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Tickmill vs Plus500

Head-to-head comparison of fees, platforms, regulation, and trading conditions to help you choose the right EU broker in 2026.

T
Tickmill
Est. 2014 · London, UK
8.5
VS
P
Plus500
Est. 2008 · Haifa, Israel
8.1

Quick Verdict

Tickmill
5 categories won
Tied
0 categories
Plus500
2 categories won

Tickmill scores higher overall at 8.5/10 vs 8.1/10.

Score Comparison

OverallTickmill wins
Tickmill8.5
Plus5008.1
Fees & CostsTickmill wins
Tickmill9.0
Plus5008.0
PlatformsTickmill wins
Tickmill8.0
Plus5007.5
RegulationPlus500 wins
Tickmill9.0
Plus5009.3
ExecutionTickmill wins
Tickmill9.0
Plus5008.0
SupportTickmill wins
Tickmill8.3
Plus5007.5
EducationTickmill wins
Tickmill8.0
Plus5006.5
InstrumentsPlus500 wins
Tickmill7.5
Plus5008.5

Trading Conditions

ConditionTickmillPlus500
Min Deposit€100€100
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Raw), 1.6 pips (Classic)0.8 pips typical
Commission$2.00 per lot per side (Raw), None (Classic)None (spread-only)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)500:1300:1
Swap-FreeYesNo
Withdrawal FeeFreeFree

Platform Comparison

Tickmill Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Tickmill App
Account Types:

Classic, Raw, Tickmill Trader

Plus500 Platforms

  • Plus500 Platform
  • Plus500 App
Account Types:

Retail, Professional

Regulation & Safety

Tickmill Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Plus500 Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerTickmill8.5

Tickmill takes the overall win with a score of 8.5 vs 8.1, winning 5 out of 7 individual categories compared to Plus500's 2.

In terms of costs, Tickmill also leads on fees. On the regulatory front, Tickmill though Plus500 has a regulatory edge.

Choose Tickmill if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose Plus500 if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as regulation and instruments.

CFD Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.